QLZ87
| QLZ87 | |
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| general information | |
| Military designation: | QLZ87 |
| Weapon Category: | Grenade launcher |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 35 × 32SR mm |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 6 or 15 grenade cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Drum magazine |
| Fire types: | secured, single shot, fully automatic |
| Closure : | Opening support flap lock |
| Charging principle: | Direct gas pressure charger |
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The QLZ87 is a Chinese grenade launcher . The abbreviation QLZ means Qing bing qi, Liu-dan Fa-she-qi, Zi-dong (輕 兵器 榴彈 發射 器 自動), which means something like automatic hand grenade launcher, and the 87 comes from the first prototype, the W87. The grenade launcher comes in two versions, a light version with a bipod , which weighs 12 kg, and a heavy version with a tripod , which weighs 12 kg for the grenade launcher and 8 kg for the tripod, i.e. a total of 20 kg. The light version can be operated by one soldier, while the heavy version is operated by three soldiers. In addition, the QLZ87 can also be mounted on vehicles, although reloading while driving presents some difficulties.
technology
The Type 87 grenade launcher is a direct gas-pressure turbocharger with a shooting up support flap closure . The gas pressure pushes the trigger group backwards and the remaining gas escapes immediately. It is possible to set three different gas pressures. A double muzzle brake and a rubberized end at the end of the buttstock should reduce recoil . The pistol grip with fire selector lever and trigger is attached to the right side. The shooter can use the open sights or there is also a target optics with three times magnification.
Users
Controversy
The QLZ87 is also in use by numerous non-state actors. So had SPLM-N -Rebellen three Type 87 grenade launcher in their camps. The grenade launcher was also seen in the Darfur conflict . Even Al Shabaab use this grenade launcher as well as Syrian rebels . In addition, rebels in Chad , which are supported by the Sudanese government, used the QLZ87.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Timothy Yan: The Chinese QLZ87 Automatic Grenade Launcher . 2014, ISBN 978-0-9924624-2-0 , pp. 7-15 ( PDF ).
- ↑ Comparable SPLM-N arms and ammunition stocks in South Kordofan and Blue Nile. (pdf) In: HSBA Arms and Ammunition Tracing Desk May 2013. p. 8 , accessed on October 30, 2015 (English).